Sul*phu"re*ous (?), a. [L. sulphureus, sulfureus.]

Consisting of sulphur; having the qualities of sulphur, or brimstone; impregnated with sulphur.

Her snakes united, sulphureous waters drink. Pope.

-- Sul*phu"re*ous*ly, adv. -- Sul*phu"re*ous*ness, n.

 

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